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Considering the number of times an engine is removed, I don't think a connector for the mags is worth it.

Just my .02

On Sat, Mar 5, 2022 at 10:55 AM donjohnston <don> wrote:

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> Even though it's a com ...

Even though it's a composite airplane with now underlying conductive mesh? "Absolutely." My response was "What else ya got?"

Should have been: no underlying conductive mes ...

My pilot side Grand Rapids HXr attitude and magnetic heading went wonky while flying through light rain in between layers. Showed a continuous steep descending left turn. That got my attention!

A ...

On my plane the only place I used zip ties (or tie wraps or whatever you want to call them) is where using lacing cord was impractical. Mostly hard to reach places. Used them in the engine compartmen ...

+1 for the Steinair fittings. I particularly like the banjo fittings. Lets you get a real close fit and being able to rotate the fitting is added bonus.

Mine was. Then again, there was a specific connector for the primary and standby alternator field wire.

225 hours, no problems.

Would I use one leg of the 230v supply to power the coil?

(I haven't used a relay like this before)

How often do you switch? Perhaps a simple
drop-cord off each motor with a twist-lock
plug could be used to mate the in-service
motor with its power source.

Unfortunately, often enough that I'd r ...

Looking for some solutions on a project.

I have a lathe/mill combo. I'm going to be upgrading it by replacing the motors and controlling them with VFD's. Space is tight and it occurred to me that ...

I would advise against it.

From Vertical Power back in 2015.

Product obsolescence usually brings angst with both customers and their supplier. We at Astronics Ballard Technology had an unusual ...

I would have to agree. I've had the antenna for a GTN625 installed in a fiberglass airplane with no groundplane for 5 years and never had a problem with reception.

It's a SureFly.

https://www.lycoming.com/eis

The Lycoming EIS was developed by SureFly Partners, Ltd. with input from Lycoming’s engineering teams to meet Lycoming’s exacting specifications. ...

I would agree. On the second drawing, the only place TPS is shown is on those wires with the "X".

Although it does appear the shields are grounded in two places. I thought the idea was ...

I used the IPS from TCW Tech. It worked fine.

But then I pulled it and installed a backup battery for the HXr. This allows me to power up the EFIS well before turning on the master or starting t ...

You want to start on the mag with the impulse coupling. On most engines, that would be the left mag. But you should check to make sure.

I meant, how do you troubleshoot your installation should anything go
wrong. You seem to imply they are providing their 'box schematics ?
Yes. You receive a wiring diagram which shows the connection ...

I'd be wary of any connection 'box I don't know what the innards are made of if all it does is just connect things. How do you troubleshoot ?

The "innards" are just traces on a board. I ...

I wonder if interference could be a problem, and the subsequent troubleshooting thereof?
Best Regards,Bob Verwey

None that I can tell after 5 years.

When I bought my Approach FastStack, I had them make the cables I needed at the time because it wasn't that much money. As things changed, I made my own cables.

The nice part is when you swap ou ...